Court opens door to likely Le Pen presidential run
Synopsis A French appeal court upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for misusing EU funds. The ruling allows her to run for office while serving a
Synopsis A French appeal court upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for misusing EU funds. The ruling allows her to run for office while serving a jail term.
She faces a three-year sentence, with one year under an electronic ankle tag. This sentence may make a presidential campaign logistically difficult for Le Pen.
Jordan Bardella is poised to become the Rally candidate if she withdraws.
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